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September 27, 2006
NY Leadership forum for Youth with disabilities in Albany, October31st
Disability Voices: Youth Speak Out; Youth Leadership Public Hearing
New York State Independent Living Council
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Desmond Hotel & Convention Center, Albany, NY
A FREE EVENT exclusively for Youth and Young Adults ages 14 to 30 years old.
Special Guest Speaker: Peter Crowley, Adventurer & Disability Advocate.
Be part of an exciting evening that will explore meaningful youth leadership programs within the disability community.
Young people are welcomed to contribute their comments, ideas, and suggestions for youth leadership, advocacy and empowerment programs that should be part of the NY state plan for independent living.
Peter Crowley is an avid high adventurer and advocate for the visually impaired. He has kayaked across the English Channel and lead a group of blind hikers from Albany to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. In his earlier years, Peter captained his high school wrestling team and won numerous trophies in black belt competitions against sighted opponents. These impressive accomplishments become extraordinary when you learn that Peter has been blind from birth.
Peter is currently the Assistant Commissioner with the NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. His presentations have inspired young people across the state with a focus on the incredible potential life holds for those who set goals and aspire to accomplish them, despite their disabilities. "I want the kids to know that if you focus on what you can't do, you won't do anything. Focus on what you can do, and the sky's the limit." said Mr. Crowley.
Disability Voices: Youth Speak Out
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:30 PM
This is a youth driven event >> No Adults Please
Seating Limited Dinner provided
Please RSVP by October 17th
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We are dedicated to provide reasonable accommodations that will assist your full participation. Please contact us with your request by October 10th.
For more information call:
Susan Cohen, Project Coordinator
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NYSILC
111 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
Phone:518-427-1060 (Voice/TDD)
Fax: 518-427-1139
E-mail: suec@nysilc.org
New York State Independent Living Council
Directions: Take I-87 North to Exit 4 Albany Airport exit. At the end of the ramp, go left on Wolf Road. At next traffic light, go left on Albany-Shaker Road.
Proceed straight through the traffic light, and prepare to make a left-hand turn. The Desmond is the first building on your left.
Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY
518-869-8100
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
Posted by Nancy at September 27, 2006 08:50 AM